Line welder vs welder-assembler

The differences between line welders and welder-assemblers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 2-4 years to become both a line welder and a welder-assembler. Additionally, a welder-assembler has an average salary of $33,580, which is higher than the $31,712 average annual salary of a line welder.

The top three skills for a line welder include MIG, tack and safety equipment. The most important skills for a welder-assembler are MIG, blueprint specifications, and aluminum.

Line welder vs welder-assembler overview

	Line Welder	Welder-Assembler
Yearly salary	$31,712	$33,580
Hourly rate	$15.25	$16.14
Growth rate	2%	2%
Number of jobs	52,702	26,070
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 48%
Average age	40	40
Years of experience	4	4

Line welder vs welder-assembler salary

Line welders and welder-assemblers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Line Welder	Welder-Assembler
Average salary	$31,712	$33,580
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $39,000	Between $26,000 And $43,000
Highest paying City	Atlanta, GA	-
Highest paying state	Wyoming	-
Best paying company	ManpowerGroup	-
Best paying industry	Automotive	-

Differences between line welder and welder-assembler education

There are a few differences between a line welder and a welder-assembler in terms of educational background:

	Line Welder	Welder-Assembler
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 56%	High School Diploma, 48%
Most common major	Precision Metal Working	Precision Metal Working
Most common college	-	-

Line welder vs welder-assembler demographics

Here are the differences between line welders' and welder-assemblers' demographics:

	Line Welder	Welder-Assembler
Average age	40	40
Gender ratio	Male, 86.5% Female, 13.5%	Male, 86.9% Female, 13.1%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.3% Asian, 3.1% White, 64.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%	Black or African American, 9.4% Unknown, 4.0% Hispanic or Latino, 17.9% Asian, 2.7% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
LGBT Percentage	3%	3%

Differences between line welder and welder-assembler duties and responsibilities

Line welder example responsibilities.

Manage and run production parts through the brake.
Assemble Honda computer frames with robotic and MIG welders.
Experience in auto body repair RSW, GMAW, FCAW welding and assembly
Hire on full time by Toyota
Programme system for welding robotic arms.
Weld frames rails and brackets for Toyota lines.

Welder-assembler example responsibilities.

Manage and run production parts through the brake.
Perform welding duties with GMAW, to weld shoot beads on mild steel.
Start on CNC machine operator, to head welding/assembly.
Operate welding machines, soldering machines and brazing machines.
Weld aircraft parts, inspect parts, assemble parts for furnace brazing.
Cut various pieces out of stock using band saws, torches, and plasma cutters.

Line welder vs welder-assembler skills

Common line welder skills

MIG, 37%
Tack, 10%
Safety Equipment, 9%
Tape Measure, 6%
Torches, 6%
Jigs, 5%

Common welder-assembler skills

MIG, 17%
Blueprint Specifications, 7%
Aluminum, 7%
Stainless Steel, 6%
Safety Equipment, 5%
Tig Welding, 4%